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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,431.47, 12,647.82 and 3,237.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,431.47, 12,647.82 and 3,237.34 is: 4,856.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,431.47 : 12,647.82 = 3,237.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,431.47/12,647.82 = 3,237.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,431.47x = 12,647.82 × 3,237.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,431.47x = 40,945,293.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,945,293.60/8,431.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,856.25

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